THE BASICS
Cricket is one of the most popular team sports in the world. It combines strategy, skill, teamwork, and excitement.
- Players: Cricket is played between two teams with 11 players each.
- Ground: The game is played on a large oval-shaped field with a pitch in the center.
- Bat & Ball: Players use a wooden cricket bat and a hard leather ball.
BATTING & BOWLING
- The bowler delivers the ball overarm from one end of the pitch.
- The batter scores runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets or by hitting boundaries.
- A boundary earns 4 runs if the ball touches the ground before crossing the rope and 6 runs if it crosses without bouncing.
BALL IN PLAY
- Fielders can stop the ball and attempt run-outs or catches.
- Batters can defend, attack, or rotate strike during gameplay.
- The bowling team must follow fielding and bowling rules throughout the match.
SCORING
- The team with the highest runs wins the match.
- Different formats include T20, One Day, and Test Cricket.
- Partnerships and consistent scoring are key to building a strong total.
PENALTY GUIDE
FOULS & PENALTIES
If a batter is bowled, caught, or run out, they lose their wicket.
If the bowler bowls a no-ball or wide, extra runs are awarded to the batting team.
If a fielder touches the boundary rope while catching the ball, it is counted as a boundary.
